The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Office of Lands [& Survey,] ¶ Melbourne, 23rd. [Feb. 1863]. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ I have the honor to request that you will be so good as to inform me what plants can be supplied from the Botanical Gardens duri...

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63/831, unit 15, p. 648, VPRS 7935/P1, outward letterbooks to the general public, VA 538 Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Public Record Office, Victoria. 63.02.23b

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Clement Hodgkinson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1863-02-23 [63.02.23b]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1860-9/1863/63-02-23b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Office of Lands [& Survey,]

Melbourne, 23rd. [Feb. 1863].

For reply see M to C. Hodgkinson, 25 February 1863.

Sir,

I have the honor to request that you will be so good as to inform me what plants can be supplied from the Botanical Gardens during the current year for the Parks and Gardens under the control of the Board of Land and Works.

I may mention that in consequence of the excessive drought in the early part of this summer nearly all the pines planted in the South Park and Flagstaff Hill Reserves perished, and a large number of pines will be therefore required.

The plants that can be supplied will be taken during the months of May and June next.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant

C. Hodgkinson

Assist. Commr of Lands & Survey.

The Government Botanist,

&c, &c, &c.